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Here is information about the various sources of
carbohydrates. Check out carbohydrates food list.
Sources of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate maintains the functional activity of the
cells, apart from supplying the energy needed for the functioning of the
human body. It is one of the major constituents of a healthy and
balanced diet. Carbohydrate is either dominant nutrient in the food
stuffs, or found in minimal quantity. It is vital to know the amount of
carbohydrate present in the food, especially when you are following a
particular diet plan. Given below is a list of foods that are rich
sources of carbohydrate as well as those with only traces of the
nutrient.
Carbohydrate Food Sources
| High Carbohydrate Food |
Carbohydrate Content (in grams) |
| Jowar |
72.6 |
| Ragi |
72.0 |
| Rice (raw) |
78.2 |
| Whole Wheat Flour |
69.4 |
| Whole Bengal Gram |
60.9 |
| Green Gram |
59.9 |
| Kidney Beans |
60.6 |
| Arrow Root Flour |
83.1 |
| Apricot (dry) |
73.4 |
| Dry Dates |
75.8 |
| Honey |
79.5 |
| Jaggery |
95 |
| Low Carbohydrate
Food |
Carbohydrate
Content (in grams) |
| Spinach |
2.9 |
| Bottle Gourd |
2.5 |
| Cucumber |
2.5 |
| Snake Gourd |
3.3 |
| Figs |
7.6 |
| Sweet Lime |
9.3 |
| Straw Berry |
9.8 |
| Cow's Milk |
4.4 |
| Butter Milk |
0.5 |
| Cauliflower |
4 |
| Ladies Finger |
6.4 |
| Tomato (green) |
3.6 |
| Melon |
3.5 |
| Fish |
2 |
| Curd |
3.0 |
| Beet Root |
8.8 |
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